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John SpeedAMERICA1626-76
1626-76
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IMPORTANT AMERICAN MAP - ONE OF THE FIRST TO SHOW CALIFORNIA as an ISLAND
JOHN SPEED (1552-1629)
AMERICA - With Those Known Parts In That Unknown Worlde (sic),
1626-(76)
(Burden 217 iv/iv) Engraving, uncolored. Engraved by Abraham Goos and
published by Thomas Basset and Richard Chiswell - 4th state of 4 in 1676
15 1/8 x 20 1/2” From “A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the
World”. Generally good condition. A repaired split in lower centerfold. This
is the most common version of this important map. One of the earliest
maps to show California as an Island and the first in an atlas. $8,500
Southwest, American Historical, Maps, Ships, Exploration
- Creator:John Speed (1552 - 1629)
- Creation Year:1626-76
- Dimensions:Height: 15.125 in (38.42 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:1620-1629
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Santa Monica, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU41131940163
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